Dry Shipped Agm Battery Charging And Testing - Polaris RANGER 1000 2020 Service Manual

8. Remove the empty electrolyte container from the
battery and immediately install the previously
removed strip of sealing caps onto the top of the
battery.
IMPORTANT
Only install caps by hand. DO NOT use a hammer or
excessive force.
IMPORTANT
Ensure the sealing caps are flush with the battery.
NOTICE
Maximum battery performance and longevity depends
on adhering to the following rest and charging activation
steps.
9. Allow battery to stand for 1-2 hours. This allows the
electrolyte to permeate the plates for optimal
performance.
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CHASSIS / BODY ELECTRICAL
DRY SHIPPED AGM BATTERY CHARGING
AND TESTING
Polaris recommends using the BatteryMINDer® 2012
AGM - 2 AMP battery charger to charge and maintain
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries. The charger can
be ordered through your normal parts channel.
BatteryMINDer® 2012 AGM - 2 AMP battery charger
2830438
Nominal voltage is 12.8 Volts when fully charged. If the
voltage falls below 12.5V, charge it immediately, or the
battery runs the risk of sulfation.
To charge a Dry Shipped AGM battery, do the following:
1. Charge the battery for 1 hour using the Polaris
recommended charger.
IMPORTANT
Reference the recommended charging information on
the battery decal. Battery charger must be designed to
work with AGM batteries. Internal damage may occur if
a non-AGM compliant battery charger is used or if too
much current is applied during charging.
NOTICE
Battery voltage may reach more than 16 volts during
initial charging session.
2. Allow battery to stand for 1-2 hours before checking
voltage.
3. Check open circuit voltage. Continue charging as
needed.
Battery Open Circuit Voltage:
12.6 Volts
12
12.35